Archive for 'Family Finances'
“How much should I have in savings?”
Posted on 27. Mar, 2009 by Adam Weight.
It’s not often that I read the magazines in the break room–partly because I could care less what’s going on with Brangelina or because I have no interest in making cupcakes look like butterflies. But I confess to opening the April 1, 2009 issue of Family Circle Magazine a few days ago and stumbling upon a short, but helpful article.
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Managing a Joint Account
Posted on 25. Mar, 2009 by Adam Weight.
Whether you’re married, have a business partner, or operate a non-profit organization, chances are good that you have a joint checking account. Chances are also good that you (or another account signer) have had some heartburn managing the account…
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Benefits of “Going Local”
Posted on 13. Mar, 2009 by Adam Weight.
With the winds of uncertainty swirling around global and national markets, many people are choosing to “go local” by purchasing local goods and services. But one product that is often overlooked relates more to your money and the local economy than you may realize.
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Cool Online Tools to Help You Succeed
Posted on 07. Mar, 2009 by Adam Weight.
Western Community Bank was among the first 20 banks in the country to launch FinanceWorks(TM) powered by Quicken®. This FREE online money management tool allows users to manage accounts at over 5,000 financial institutions and credit card companies from one trusted and secure site.
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Automate Your Savings for Maximum Benefit
Posted on 06. Mar, 2009 by Adam Weight.
Online banking makes it easier for people to save money by allowing users to better maintain their accounts and manage the flow of funds in and out of their bank, automatically, with little to no effort.
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The Princess and the Penny
Posted on 05. Mar, 2009 by Adam Weight.
If you don’t want to loose sleep over the safety of your money, or sleep with an annoying lump in your bed, do some homework and find a safe and secure bank where you can open a simple savings account.
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How Does the FDIC Affect My Bank’s Service?
Posted on 03. Mar, 2009 by Adam Weight.
The FDIC affects the level of service you receive from your bank. But before we jump into how your bank can delight you, you need to understand more of what the FDIC does and how it operates.
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